The car was very simple to drive, and easy and cheap to repair. Racing Ford maintained an interest in auto racing from 1901-1913. Ford attempted to enter a reworked Model T in the Indianapolis 500. In "My Life and Work" Ford speak of racing in a rather dismissive tone. Nevertheless, Ford did make quite an impact on auto racing. Airplane company Entered the aviation business building Liberty engines. Ford`s most successful aircraft was the Ford 4AT Trimotor. The Trimotor first flew on June 11, 1926. The Ford Motor Company played a privotal role in the Allied victory during World War I and World War II. International business Ford`s River Rouge Plant became the world`s largest industrial complex. He believed that international trade and cooperation led to international peace He opened Ford assembly planet in Britain and Canada in 1911. In the 1920s Ford also opened plants in Australia, India and France. References http://en
Henry Ford Topics of discussion • Early years • Ford Motor Company • Model T • Ford Airplane Company Early years • was born July 30, 1863 • he had a reputation as a watch repairman • In 1879, he left home • work as an apprentice machinis • In 1882, he returned on the family farm • married Clara Ala Bryant in 1888 • In 1891, he became an engineer with the Edison Illuminating Company • His 1st vehicle named the Ford Quadricycle, tested in 1891. • a second vehicle, was completed in 1898 Ford Motor Company • On June 16, 1903 • $28,000 capital • a new land speed record (147.0 km/h) Model T • was introduced on October 1, 1908 • steering wheel on the left • $825 • By 1918, half of all cars in America were Model T's Ford Airplane Company • In 1925 • Ford 4AT Trimotor • June 11, 1926
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